Recall 11V521000: Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: BMW/5­Series

Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA11V521000
Date: 111020
Recall 11V521000: Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL:
BMW/5­Series
MODEL YEAR(S):
2011
BMW/5­Series Gran Turismo
BMW/7­Series
2010­2011
2009­2011
BMW/X5 2010­2011
BMW/X6 2008­2011
MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 20, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V521000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Other Fuel Types: Turbo­Charger
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 32,084
SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5­Series, model year 2010­2011 5­Series Gran Turismo, model year 2009­2011 7­Series,
model year 2010­2011 X5 SAV, and model year 2008­2011 X6 SAV vehicles equipped with 8­ or 12­cylinder, turbocharged, engines
because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.2010 BMW 750Li (F02) V8­4.4L Turbo (N63)

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CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during
December 2011. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1­800­525­7417.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1­888­327­4236 (TTY
1­800­424­9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.